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improving lease en · NOUN
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(Australia, historical, qualifier:Scots law) An extended lease to induce the tenant to make improvements to the premises.
Cheltenham Farm on the Canning River, consisting of 5,300 acres, belonging to Messrs Clark and Spyers, will be let on an improving lease at a moderate rent. There is a good house on the property, and 14 acres of excellent soil have been cultivated. The straw will be given up to the tenant. This is an excellent station for a store and public House.
1833 March 2, G. Leake, The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal, FARMS TO LET:
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